The Sewphist
@thesewphist.bsky.social
Drawer of birds, designer of fabric, sewer of gorgeous things you might want to buy from me.
I also really like food, walking and cycling.
www.thesewphist.com
I also really like food, walking and cycling.
www.thesewphist.com
Workroom progress!
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Workroom progress!
I saw something I never expected to see today: a tuatara hunting! It stalled then snatched and chomped a big spider.
It was amazing how similar it was to a cat hunting (but without the tail wriggle).
It was amazing how similar it was to a cat hunting (but without the tail wriggle).
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I saw something I never expected to see today: a tuatara hunting! It stalled then snatched and chomped a big spider.
It was amazing how similar it was to a cat hunting (but without the tail wriggle).
It was amazing how similar it was to a cat hunting (but without the tail wriggle).
Oh I’m definitely crying.
Tears of recognition.
Today is my centre panel.
Hard to believe 6 years ago I was bald. But today, after a long struggle, I can sometimes style my hair with the slightest of waves that teenage me always dreamed of.
The plan is still for a lot more living to come.
Tears of recognition.
Today is my centre panel.
Hard to believe 6 years ago I was bald. But today, after a long struggle, I can sometimes style my hair with the slightest of waves that teenage me always dreamed of.
The plan is still for a lot more living to come.
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Oh I’m definitely crying.
Tears of recognition.
Today is my centre panel.
Hard to believe 6 years ago I was bald. But today, after a long struggle, I can sometimes style my hair with the slightest of waves that teenage me always dreamed of.
The plan is still for a lot more living to come.
Tears of recognition.
Today is my centre panel.
Hard to believe 6 years ago I was bald. But today, after a long struggle, I can sometimes style my hair with the slightest of waves that teenage me always dreamed of.
The plan is still for a lot more living to come.
I knew I'd missed one.
Yes. I like my puzzles and I can not lie.
You other pastimes can't deny,
When a book fills in with a pencil or a pen,
You get ... hyperfocus and are lost for hours.
Yes. I like my puzzles and I can not lie.
You other pastimes can't deny,
When a book fills in with a pencil or a pen,
You get ... hyperfocus and are lost for hours.
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I knew I'd missed one.
Yes. I like my puzzles and I can not lie.
You other pastimes can't deny,
When a book fills in with a pencil or a pen,
You get ... hyperfocus and are lost for hours.
Yes. I like my puzzles and I can not lie.
You other pastimes can't deny,
When a book fills in with a pencil or a pen,
You get ... hyperfocus and are lost for hours.
If I have to. This time of year I live in bare feet inside.
Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
If I have to. This time of year I live in bare feet inside.
Don't laugh but I have a Nintendo DSXi that I got a couple of years ago before surgery and I play a lot of Zookeeper to see what ridiculous thing he'll say next. I'm considering taking a picture of "I know how to train people" to use as my LinkedIn profile.
Consoles: PS2. Most of my games got nicked
Consoles: PS2. Most of my games got nicked
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Don't laugh but I have a Nintendo DSXi that I got a couple of years ago before surgery and I play a lot of Zookeeper to see what ridiculous thing he'll say next. I'm considering taking a picture of "I know how to train people" to use as my LinkedIn profile.
Consoles: PS2. Most of my games got nicked
Consoles: PS2. Most of my games got nicked
#SecretSantaAoNZ 🧵
Music: I am very much a product of the 90s... and how cool is it that so many BritPop artists are still releasing work? I also listen to quite a bit of French Indie Pop, and of course of lot of NZ Music.
Once upon a time I used to be a soprano, but I don't sing enough now.
Music: I am very much a product of the 90s... and how cool is it that so many BritPop artists are still releasing work? I also listen to quite a bit of French Indie Pop, and of course of lot of NZ Music.
Once upon a time I used to be a soprano, but I don't sing enough now.
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ 🧵
Music: I am very much a product of the 90s... and how cool is it that so many BritPop artists are still releasing work? I also listen to quite a bit of French Indie Pop, and of course of lot of NZ Music.
Once upon a time I used to be a soprano, but I don't sing enough now.
Music: I am very much a product of the 90s... and how cool is it that so many BritPop artists are still releasing work? I also listen to quite a bit of French Indie Pop, and of course of lot of NZ Music.
Once upon a time I used to be a soprano, but I don't sing enough now.
Meow!
I like animals in general, I think they're pretty neat, but what I think is really cool is when I learn about the existence of an animal that I never knew about before. There was a thread a few weeks ago about mandanimals - animals that as far as you know didn't exist until you learn of them.
I like animals in general, I think they're pretty neat, but what I think is really cool is when I learn about the existence of an animal that I never knew about before. There was a thread a few weeks ago about mandanimals - animals that as far as you know didn't exist until you learn of them.
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Meow!
I like animals in general, I think they're pretty neat, but what I think is really cool is when I learn about the existence of an animal that I never knew about before. There was a thread a few weeks ago about mandanimals - animals that as far as you know didn't exist until you learn of them.
I like animals in general, I think they're pretty neat, but what I think is really cool is when I learn about the existence of an animal that I never knew about before. There was a thread a few weeks ago about mandanimals - animals that as far as you know didn't exist until you learn of them.
We have a new hot water cylinder and it has been filled and the water is heating and it is has been 2 weeks since we last turned on a tap and had hot water come out so this is kind of exciting for us!
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We have a new hot water cylinder and it has been filled and the water is heating and it is has been 2 weeks since we last turned on a tap and had hot water come out so this is kind of exciting for us!
Normally I'd be doing my annual 25on25 sale today, but I need to double-check stock levels first, and it's all in the car while my workroom renovation progresses, and the car is out on the street because we're finally getting a new hot water cylinder today so the driveway is full of plumbers...
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Normally I'd be doing my annual 25on25 sale today, but I need to double-check stock levels first, and it's all in the car while my workroom renovation progresses, and the car is out on the street because we're finally getting a new hot water cylinder today so the driveway is full of plumbers...
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You won't find us doing any Black Friday sales - BUT 25 November is a pretty significant date in our household, so today you can nab yourself a copy or two of our calendar for just $25 each. Today only, no coupon required!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
You won't find us doing any Black Friday sales - BUT 25 November is a pretty significant date in our household, so today you can nab yourself a copy or two of our calendar for just $25 each. Today only, no coupon required!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
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Congrats on being a featured artist today, @cathsheard.bsky.social 😍😍😍
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Congrats on being a featured artist today, @cathsheard.bsky.social 😍😍😍
So that’s where all the $$ keeps going…
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
So that’s where all the $$ keeps going…
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Another Bsky creative to check out is @thesewphist.bsky.social at birdandbeach.co.nz Her tea towels are beautiful!
birdandbeach.co.nz
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Another Bsky creative to check out is @thesewphist.bsky.social at birdandbeach.co.nz Her tea towels are beautiful!
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November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
R is in cricket fan bliss:
Double-screening with NZ/WI on the TV and the Ashes on his laptop.
Double-screening with NZ/WI on the TV and the Ashes on his laptop.
November 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
R is in cricket fan bliss:
Double-screening with NZ/WI on the TV and the Ashes on his laptop.
Double-screening with NZ/WI on the TV and the Ashes on his laptop.
Here’s where to find me today!
Want to support small and local with your gift giving this year? If you’re in Wellington today, the Kristmas Knack is on at Berhampore School until 1:30.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Here’s where to find me today!
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Not everyone is going to love a big painting of mangroves. But someone will! Just got to find them.
www.helenbeech.com/helenbeechar...
www.helenbeech.com/helenbeechar...
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Not everyone is going to love a big painting of mangroves. But someone will! Just got to find them.
www.helenbeech.com/helenbeechar...
www.helenbeech.com/helenbeechar...
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Tonight (and tomorrow) you can find Bird and Beach at the Kristmas Knack Market at Berhampore School.
November 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Tonight (and tomorrow) you can find Bird and Beach at the Kristmas Knack Market at Berhampore School.
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Do NOT visit Faebook unless you have your browser configured to reject all cookies.
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Do NOT visit Faebook unless you have your browser configured to reject all cookies.
So I actually bought a 10 l benchtop boiler/urn from a second hand store today and my friends, do you have any idea how delightful it is to just turn on a tap and hot water comes out??? It's sheer luxury, that's what it is! I just washed my face and I feel like I've been to a spa.
Right, now I’ve got that off my chest, I’m going to go back to being thankful that I have a nice house which is warm and dry, and that even though it’s all suddenly very expensive, it’s going to be nice to have mains pressure hot water and mixer taps that actually mix! Safer for my lymphoedema too.
November 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
So I actually bought a 10 l benchtop boiler/urn from a second hand store today and my friends, do you have any idea how delightful it is to just turn on a tap and hot water comes out??? It's sheer luxury, that's what it is! I just washed my face and I feel like I've been to a spa.
All of the above?
Ok, not quite. I’m not a writer, and I’m just very quick at the lights; I don’t actually race.
I tend to paint walls rather than miniatures, but I do draw.
And I mostly walk rather than run. So I have time to stop and smell the 🌹.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Ok, not quite. I’m not a writer, and I’m just very quick at the lights; I don’t actually race.
I tend to paint walls rather than miniatures, but I do draw.
And I mostly walk rather than run. So I have time to stop and smell the 🌹.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
All of the above?
Ok, not quite. I’m not a writer, and I’m just very quick at the lights; I don’t actually race.
I tend to paint walls rather than miniatures, but I do draw.
And I mostly walk rather than run. So I have time to stop and smell the 🌹.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Ok, not quite. I’m not a writer, and I’m just very quick at the lights; I don’t actually race.
I tend to paint walls rather than miniatures, but I do draw.
And I mostly walk rather than run. So I have time to stop and smell the 🌹.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Many scents are unkind to me (causing asthma/migraines).
Is this the right place to confess that my faith is an important part of my life, and I’m a little bit prudish?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Is this the right place to confess that my faith is an important part of my life, and I’m a little bit prudish?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Many scents are unkind to me (causing asthma/migraines).
Is this the right place to confess that my faith is an important part of my life, and I’m a little bit prudish?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Is this the right place to confess that my faith is an important part of my life, and I’m a little bit prudish?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Look at this beauty I came across on my evening walk! It was also of impressive stature.
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Look at this beauty I came across on my evening walk! It was also of impressive stature.